Obituaries
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CRISTOBAL HADOCA ACOSTA, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2003. Born in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Ricky Wayne Mokuiki and Matthew and Mark Acosta; daughters, Lowleta Madrid and Anna Kahalehoe; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park.
PEDRO MANUEL ATUDO, 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Retired as a stevedore at Castle & Cooke. Survived by wife, Gloria Ramos Atudo; sons, Roland Manuel and Ernest Manuel; daughter, Angie Collado; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church (640 Pu'uhale Road), Mass 8:45 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ANITA LOUISE BARAN, 62, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in Chemainus, British Columbia. Survived by husband, Gregory; sister, Evelyn Boyce. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
ROSELINE "ROSIE" ALIMOOT BERINOBIS, 70, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in 'Aiea. A member of Windward Line Dancing. Survived by husband, Rudolph; sons, Dale P. Cole, Cris D. "Baba" Cole and Guy D., Brian B. and Randolph S. "Randy" Berinobis; daughters, Terry L. Valente, Cynthia D. Greer and Susan G. Whitlock; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Cecilio, Albert, William, Lawrence and Franklyn Alimoot; sisters, Julia A. Rosa, Felicia "Fely" Alimoot, Augustina Kaanana, and Shirley B. Aberilla. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. next Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. March 10, service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
GERARDO CORPUS CALICDAN SR., 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired as a barber for Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange;. Survived by wife, Maria Almonte Calicdan; daughters, Marian Lizardo and June Cadaing; sons, Gerardo Jr., Paul and Joel; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Full Gospel Temple (2464 N. School St.), service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday, service 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
ALWIN "AL" FRANCA CAMPAINHA, 72, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 27, 2003. Born in Hilo. Retired as a Department of Parks & Recreation leader; a member of the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. Survived by wife, Catherine; son, Ray A.; brother, Edward F.; sister, Vivian Souza. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
RICARDO SIPANTAY CORPUZ, 89, of Kahuku, died on Feb. 19, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired as welder at the Kahuku and Waialua sugar mills. Survived by wife, Rosita "Rose"; son, Ricardo "Ricky Boy" Jr.; daughter, Krystle. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. March 14 at St. Roch Church, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m.March 15, Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
NEVA J. FERNANDES, 56, of Kailua, died Feb. 26, 2003. A sales manager for Macy's in Kailua. Survived by daughters, Cherilyn Williams and Melissa Fujioka; son, Thomas Mendiola III; three grandchildren; sister, Maureen "Dolly" Hall; brother, Vincent Fernandes. Visitation 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, service 2 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
VIOLET CHONG FERREIRA, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Walter M. Anderson Jr. and John L. Ferreira; daughters, Loretta Anderson Nuuhiwa, Leila Anderson Wong and Johnelle Ferreira Silva; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson; caregiver, Rosemila Palencia. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Pauoa, Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ARTHUR DE VERA FERRER, 60, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. A salesman for Servco Toyota Hawai'i and Durotherm Distributor. Survived by wife, Lydia; son, Andrew; daughters, Annalissa and Eva; one granddaughter; brothers, Jeorge, Prisco, Ricardo, Oscar and Miguel; sisters; Cecilia Bersamin, Agapita Mateo and Teresita Parel Sr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
LAWRENCE EDWARD GRAY, 62, Kailua, Hawai'i, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Los Angeles. A Hollywood studio key grip and mover. Survived by nephew, Daniel; niece, Laurie. No local service. Local arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Kona.
CLAIRE SHIGEMI HAYASHIDA, 56, of Honolulu, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A computer operations scheduler with the state Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by husband, Rodney; daughters, Lauri Shinn and Lynette Shinn; one granddaughter; father, Fred Nishimura; sisters, Susan Horikawa and Nora Napoleon. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
SHIGEKO "JULIANNA" ISHIBASHI, 88, of Honolulu, formerly of Kaua'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Retired as U.S. Postal Service postmaster of Makaweli, Kaua'i. Survived by son, David; daughters, Liz Takishita, Jean Chapp, Linda Kutten and Janice Sandusky; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Kinuko Ishibashi and Haruko Nagata; brother, Yoshito Oyama. Celebration-of-life gathering 5 p.m. Tuesday at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i (1685 Alaneo St.). Memorial service on Kaua'i in late April.
MIRIAM KALAE KAAUWAI, 58, of 'Ualapu'e, Moloka'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Charles Sr.; sons, Charles Jr., Paul, Ronald, August, Richard and Jonathan; hanai sons, Marcus Porny and Steven Sabagala; daughters, Priscilla Burrows, Pearl Asuncion, and Isabell and Kimberly Kaauwai; 31 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald and Kilroy Kalima; sister, Lorraine Luuloa; half brother and half sisters. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Wake services 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kala'iakamanu Hou Congregational Church on Moloka'i. Service also 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; burial to follow at Kapa'akea Cemetery. Aloha attire.
BLOSSOM "BEBE" KANIHO KEKAULA, 77, of La'ie, died Feb. 28, 2003. Born in Waikapu, Maui. Survived by daughters, Thomasene Kinikini and Luella Muaina; nine grandchildren; brother, Arthur Keawe Enos; sisters, Williet Range, Lulu Ng, Muriel Prager and Leona Jensen. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lai'e Hawai'i Stake (55-145 Iosepa St.) of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Lai'e Cemetery. Sunday best attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary & Memorial Park.
GORDON HUALANI "KOOKIE" KUKAHIKO, 63, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A supervisor with Hawai'i Protective Association. Survived by wife, LeVonne L.; sons, Darol Scott M. and Dawson K.; daughters, Darolynne K. Kauahipaula, Dawn K. Akeo, and Angelynne K.; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Edward Sr. and Issac; sisters, Isabelle Knutson and Maile Akimseu. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
THANG LUONG, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in China. Survived by sons, To Luong and Binh Hue Bang; daughters, Hao Luong and Mimi L. Kim; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
CLARITA GEBIN MANATAN, 59, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Balangobong, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Employed by MAC Farms Hawai'i Inc. Survived by sons, Pablo, Carmelo, Paulo, JR, Jun, and Carlo; six grandchildren; brothers, Felipe, Manuel, Avelino and Jeffery Gebin; sisters, Rosalie Gebin and May Gebin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pahala, wake 7 p.m. Visitation also 7 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Mass 8 a.m.; burial to follow at the Pahala Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MARY CHANG MIYAMOTO, 94, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, William "Hussey" Keaweopala and Robert "Papio" Keaweopala; daughter, Maude Amaral; stepson, Jerry Miyamoto; stepdaughter, Carol Laa; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Chang Aquai. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park Section 4. Casual attire.
KINKO IRENE MOON, 74, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 16, 2003. Retired as a cook who worked for the state. Survived by husband, Richard Y.D.; sons, Raymond I.S., Jason and Thomas; daughter, Isabelle Serapion; six grandchildren; brother, O Kon Kimura; sisters, Keiko Hashimoto and Sadako Minami. Private service. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary & Memorial Park.
KENNETH ROLAND "CAPTAIN KENNY" NEIZMAN, 71, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 27, 2003. Born in Lahaina. An independent artist. Survived by brother, Herman; sister, Geraldine "Gerry" Vasper. Visitation 9:30 at 11 a.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary, prayer service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
JOSE "FROGGY" G. NERI, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Puna, Hawai'i. Retired as a mail clerk at the Naval Supply Center at Pearl Harbor. Survived by wife, Theresa; son, Gary; daughters, Charlyn Kaikana, Teri Morgan and Christy Castelo; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; mother, Eugenia Cabanilla; brothers, Rico, Felix and Cabby. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
TRACY GRANT OSHIRO, 37, of Mililani, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Chicago. An architect. Survived by wife, Sandy; children, Drake, Brooke and Trent; parents, Bert and Carla Oshiro; brother, Darren; sister, Selene Cadirao; grandfather, Grant Gardner. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, service 7 p.m.; inurnment 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
JOHN "JOHNNY' LIHILIHI PANUI JR., 74, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired as manager of E.K. Fernandez Carnival; an Army veteran. Survived by stepsons, Henry Garcia, John Smith, Meinert K. Sheldon III, and Damond Garcia; stepdaughter, Patricia "Patsy" K. Walters; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Charley Panui and Andrew "Pakalani" Kalaukoa; sisters, Elizabeth Panui, Veda Burroughs, Nora Oma Taylor, Maxine Avilla and Bernadette Hughes. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, wake service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire.
WAYNE DAVID RAYMAN, 54, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Feb. 26, 2003. A Navy veteran who served in Vietnam. Survived by wife, Kandyce K.; sons, Gilbert W. and Kris D.; daughter, Tara; two grandchildren; sister, Tracy Ruhl; brothers, Gary, Greg and Rick. Service 1:30 p.m. today at Tapp Funeral Home and Crematory in Buford, Ga.
IRENE ABRAHAM REBUDAL, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Survived by husband, Alfredo; stepmother, Antonia Abraham; sons, Angelo and Lou; daughters, Susana Vila and Nelly; nine grandchildren; hanai sisters, Betty Santos, Filomena Cala and Ester Borja. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park.
GERALD EDWARD ROLSTON, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in San Diego. Retired from U.S.N. Submarines, Pacific Concrete and Hawaiian Cement. Survived by wife, Ardie; son, Rodney L.; daughter, Mary Lou Rudd; five grandsons; brother, James; sister, Beverly J. Spears. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel (2162 Nu'uanu Ave.), service 10:30 a.m.; burial with military honors 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
GRACE NATSUKO SAKUGAWA, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Josephine E. Miyashiro and Judy M. Okimoto; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MARIA QUIMPO SANCHEZ, 71, of 'Ewa Beach, formerly of Waimanalo, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, David R., Ronald and Lawrence Sanchez; daughters, Delbralin O'Conner, Priscilla Lawrence and Kathleen Hirata; 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ismael, Ignacia and Joseph Quimpo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary East Chapel, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 11:30 Friday at St. George Church in Waimanalo, Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
ALICE YASUKO SUGIMOTO, 72, of Kula, Maui, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Ricky; daughter, Susan; brothers, Harry, Robert and Edward Kunishi; sisters, Aileen Tamura, Florence Ichimura, Vivian Tomita, Leatrice Morita, and Edith Abbott. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
LINDA SUSAN SUNDBERG, 54, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Chicago. A former McDonald's employee; a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hilo. Survived by brothers, Carl and Robert; sister, Donna Kafka. Service this evening at Coconut Island. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
THOMAS R. WINDISCH, 50, of Glenwood, Hawai'i, and formerly of Alaska, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in Jersey City, N.J. An energy rater for Heat Loss Analysis in Alaska. Survived by wife, Elizabeth "Liz"; son, Wyatt; sister, Jill Peterson. Private service. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.
THOMAS RANDOLPH "RANDY" YAMASHITA III, 59, of Vitoria, Brazil, died June 3, 1997. Born in Honolulu. A judo sensei. Survived by wife, Clarice Ching Yamashita; sons, Thomas Keith, Thomas Brian and Glen; daughter, Deanna; three grandsons; sisters, Eloise Y. Tungpalan and Yvonne Y. Peterson; brother, Myron. Wake and visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City, Mass 9:30 a,m.; burial with military honors 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery in Kane'ohe.
